Producer Accelerator aims to inspire and invigorate the most dynamic, promising new producers in Scotland. The course will take place across 4 days in the form of two 2-day workshops.
Short Circuit will select up to 8 applicants who will develop their producing skills and industry knowledge through online development workshops, masterclasses and 1-2-1 mentoring sessions. Participants will take part in training and networking sessions from industry speakers and will be matched with a carefully selected mentor that they will work over three months. There is no cost to participate in the programme.
Sessions included masterclasses on:
The training days are compulsory for the selected participants.
“The 2021 Short Circuit Producer Accelerator course came at exactly the right time – after a while of producing independent projects with no formal education, it can be difficult to know you’re doing things right. The programme excelled at combining modules on practical and technical skills, along with soft skills and an overview of the career path in producing. I would highly recommend this course to any aspiring producer.” – Sophie Chater, Producer Accelerator Participant
The deadline for Producer Accelerator was 11.59pm on Sunday 18th September 2022. We are not currently accepting applications for this training scheme.
Producer Accelerator 2022 was delivered by Short Circuit with film producer Rosie Crerar, who has been developing and producing a slate of features as one half of BFI Vision award producing duo, barry crerar.
We encourage Scotland-based producers who have yet to make a funded short film to apply.
Applications are invited from those that have a passion for bringing stories to the screen and are looking to make the transition to fiction from documentary or experimental film, as well as practitioners working in other mediums such as television, theatre and other forms of visual and/or performing arts.
Short Circuit is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work. We particularly welcome applications from groups that are under-represented in the film industry such as Disabled and D/deaf people, minority ethnic communities, women, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex people (LGBTQI+), and those who have been socially and economically disadvantaged by their circumstances and upbringing.
We seek to foster equal opportunities for new and emerging talent from diverse backgrounds, with support on hand for those who need it.
How much experience should I have had before applying?
We are looking for people who have had some experience in creating or producing short films or might have experience producing theatre. There is no minimum or maximum number of years of experience but applicants must not have received funding from a public funder or broadcaster to produce a short or longer form film.
Do I need to be based in Scotland?
Yes. This programme is open only to producers based in Scotland.
Will I have to travel to Film City Futures in Glasgow to take part?
No. The course will be delivered entirely online.
Do I have to pay?
No. This course is free of charge as it aims to support new promising talent whilst breaking down access barriers.
Please note: applications are currently closed for this opportunity.
